Battle Magazine — March 1997
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116 available scans from Battle Magazine — March 1997, in rtl reading order. Original scans with English draft translations and searchable page text. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data.All 59 provided PDF pages retained as 116 reader pages; completeness against a physical printed copy has not been independently established.
Page 66 — English draft translation
This month we’re talking about brakes on the AE86. As in the previous installment, some points apply across models, but we’ll also cover AE86-specific details. Both the Levin and Trueno have ventilated front discs. At the rear, only the two-door GT uses leading/trailing-shoe drum brakes; the other versions also use disc brakes. Since the AE86 is an old car, there are quite a few brake components that need an overhaul or replacement. Some faults show up when you brake. For example, the pedal may pulse at the bottom of its travel or feel as if it is being pushed back.
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If something like this happens, suspect a problem with the drive shaft. Hitting a curb, dropping a tire into a rut, or striking a large bump in the road can bend it. The brake rotor may become wavy at the same time—
and make the pedal pulse near the end of its travel. If the brake pedal feels as though it pulses at the bottom, inspect the shaft/rotor. A replacement costs about ¥20,000; front parts differ between early and late models, so confirm you have the correct type. The article then begins a tuning tip about the brake rotor…
New parts information
Lower the car without changing the roll center! Roll-center adapter
Price: ¥15,000–¥18,000
For AE86, A63 Carina and Mark II (GX71 / GX81 / JZX81)
For AE86, A63 Carina, Mark II (GX71 / GX81 / JZX81)
When you lower the car, the lower arm rises and the roll center changes. Installing this roll-center adapter between the strut and knuckle arm helps keep the lower arm—
near its normal position and keeps the roll center from shifting. (Orange anodized finish; 40 mm thick.)
—in its normal position.
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The article also suggests a small brake-tuning trick. Brakes work better when they can shed heat quickly, but the backing plates behind the front and rear rotors on an AE86 can obstruct airflow. Open them out slightly to help the brakes cool; you could also replace them with aluminum plates. Removing them entirely is said to be acceptable.
▲ A bent drive shaft can also affect braking
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▲ AE86 on the right, A63 Carina in back, Mark II on the left
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